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Peterson outlasts NW’s Taylor, likely secures No. 1 seed for state tourney

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Ankeny Centennial senior Caleb Peterson didn't want to lose what will be his final high school tennis match at the Prairie Ridge courts. Peterson rallied from a one-set deficit to beat Waukee Northwest's Kaden Taylor in a matchup of undefeated players on Thursday. He posted a 4-6, 7-5, 10-2 victory. The win followed Peterson's triumph over Waukee's … [Read more...] about Peterson outlasts NW’s Taylor, likely secures No. 1 seed for state tourney

Centennial girls post 4th straight shutout, finish 7-1 in CIML Conference

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Even without its top player, the third-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team cruised to another easy victory on Thursday. The Jaguars, who played without Abbie Peterson, rolled to an 11-0 win at Waukee Northwest in their CIML Conference finale. They finished 7-1 in the conference and improved to 9-1 overall, while the Wolves' records dropped to 0-8 … [Read more...] about Centennial girls post 4th straight shutout, finish 7-1 in CIML Conference

Confident Drefke, Jaguars top Waukee, Johnston to finish 4-4 in conference

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Some great conditions and a home-course advantage helped the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team defeat a pair of opponents in a CIML Conference triangular meet on Wednesday at Briarwood Golf Club. The Jaguars shot a 180, while Waukee carded a 187 and Johnston finished with a 194. All three teams had played in the Dragon Invitational on Monday at Jester … [Read more...] about Confident Drefke, Jaguars top Waukee, Johnston to finish 4-4 in conference

On Senior Night, Jaguars drop 6-5 decision to S.E. Polk in windy conditions

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On another windy day at the Prairie Ridge courts, the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team dropped a 6-5 decision to visiting Southeast Polk on Tuesday. It was the first CIML Conference win for the Rams, who improved to 1-7 in the league and 2-8 overall. The Jaguars' records dropped to 2-5 and 3-6. "We lost 6-5, but we would have beaten them 5-4 (using … [Read more...] about On Senior Night, Jaguars drop 6-5 decision to S.E. Polk in windy conditions

Centennial girls raise their overall record to 8-1 with back-to-back shutouts

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team is rolling toward the postseason. The third-ranked Jaguars posted back-to-back shutouts on Monday and Tuesday, romping to an 11-0 win over visiting Waukee before defeating host Southeast Polk by the same score. They raised their records to 6-1 in the CIML Conference and 8-1 overall. "It’s great to see the girls … [Read more...] about Centennial girls raise their overall record to 8-1 with back-to-back shutouts

Centennial senior Porter receives Karon Brown Award from IGHSAU

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Ankeny Centennial senior Averi Porter has been named the recipient of the Karon Brown Award by the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. The award is a tribute to Brown, who served the IGHSAU for 43 years, most recently as the Senior Associate Director. "I was aware that I was up for the award, but I was shocked when I heard that I was the loan … [Read more...] about Centennial senior Porter receives Karon Brown Award from IGHSAU

Peterson defeats Waukee’s Monson, but Jaguars suffer another 6-5 loss

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Although the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team dropped a 6-5 decision at Waukee on Monday, the Jaguars got a big victory from Caleb Peterson at No. 1 singles. Peterson posted a 6-0, 7-6 win over Quinn Monson in a matchup of two of the state's top players. Monson placed fourth in the Class 2A singles tournament a year ago, finishing one spot ahead of … [Read more...] about Peterson defeats Waukee’s Monson, but Jaguars suffer another 6-5 loss

Centennial golfers place 6th among 12 teams on windy day at Dragon Invite

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The cold and windy weather provided another challenge for the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team on Monday. The 12th-ranked Jaguars placed sixth among 12 teams in the Dragon Invitational at Jester Park. They shot a 384. "I'm proud of the way the girls battled the conditions," said Centennial coach John Petersen. No. 3 Southeast Polk won the team … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers place 6th among 12 teams on windy day at Dragon Invite

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Caleb Peterson, Centennial boys’ tennis

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Ankeny Centennial senior Caleb Peterson is considered one of the favorites to win the boys' Class 2A state tennis title this season. He has compiled a 10-0 record in singles, winning most of those matches by scores of 6-0, 6-0. Peterson has also racked up a 12-1 mark in doubles while playing with three different partners. He is 6-1 with Nick Hiney and 3-0 … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Caleb Peterson, Centennial boys’ tennis

Page records hat trick, leads Centennial boys to 8-1 victory over Perry

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Logan Page recorded a hat trick to lead the ninth-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to an 8-1 victory over visiting Perry in a non-conference game on Saturday. Page, a junior, entered the contest with just one goal on the season. But he found the net three times as the Jaguars raised their record to 5-4. Perry, the No. 11 team in Class 2A, … [Read more...] about Page records hat trick, leads Centennial boys to 8-1 victory over Perry

Jaguars complete grueling 3-day stretch with 7th-place finish at Bloom Invite

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It isn't easy to play 45 holes of golf in a span of three days. But that's exactly what the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team had to do this week. The Jaguars completed a grueling 72-hour stretch by placing seventh among 14 teams in the Linda Bloom Invitational on Thursday at the American Legion Golf Course in Marshalltown. They shot a 373. "We … [Read more...] about Jaguars complete grueling 3-day stretch with 7th-place finish at Bloom Invite

Jaguars shoot 177, but fall to No. 3 Rams, No. 8 Valley in triangular meet

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Ankeny Centennial girls' golf coach John Petersen had plenty of time to talk to his golfers on the long ride home from Tuesday's Linn-Mar Invitational at Hunters Ridge Golf Course in Marion. With two more meets in the next two days, the Jaguars only had time to make some mental adjustments after placing 12th in the 15-team field. "We talked about our … [Read more...] about Jaguars shoot 177, but fall to No. 3 Rams, No. 8 Valley in triangular meet

CLOSE CALL: Centennial boys drop 6-5 decision to Johnston in nailbiter

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team has had some close dual meets this season. Tuesday's matchup against visiting Johnston was the closest one yet. The two squads battled to the wire at the Prairie Ridge courts before the Dragons finally prevailed, 6-5. Six of the 11 matches were decided by a third-set super-tiebreaker. "Unfortunately, we came … [Read more...] about CLOSE CALL: Centennial boys drop 6-5 decision to Johnston in nailbiter

‘We just have to believe in ourselves’: Jaguars suffer 2-1 loss at No. 4 Johnston

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After getting off to a good start, the seventh-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team gave up a goal midway through the first half and eventually dropped a 2-1 decision at No. 4 Johnston on Tuesday. Tyler Donaldson scored the first of her two goals for the Dragons in the 24th minute, setting the tone for the game. "We came out and looked really … [Read more...] about ‘We just have to believe in ourselves’: Jaguars suffer 2-1 loss at No. 4 Johnston

Centennial golfers place 12th among 15 squads at Linn-Mar Invitational

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team placed 12th among 15 squads in the Linn-Mar Invitational on Tuesday at Hunters Ridge Golf Course in Marion. The Jaguars posted a score of 398, their worst 18-hole round of the season. "It was not our finest outing," said Centennial coach John Petersen. "We had way too many penalty strokes and putts." Pleasant … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers place 12th among 15 squads at Linn-Mar Invitational

‘Uber athletic’ Johnston tops Jaguars, extends winning streak to 9 games

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Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer coach Brian Duax thought his team was prepared for Johnston's athleticism. It turns out that the second-ranked Dragons were even better than he expected. Johnston extended its winning streak to nine games with a 5-1 victory at No. 9 Centennial on Tuesday. It was the most goals ever allowed by the Jaguars under … [Read more...] about ‘Uber athletic’ Johnston tops Jaguars, extends winning streak to 9 games

Centennial boys win 7 events at Jaguar Invitational in field of 6 teams

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Ankeny Centennial senior Sam Dietz tuned up for this week's Drake Relays by winning the shot put in the Jaguar Invitational on Tuesday at Northview Stadium. Dietz won the event with a toss of 51 feet 5 inches. He will compete on Thursday afternoon at the Relays. Tuesday's meet attracted a field of six squads. No team scores were kept. Centennial won … [Read more...] about Centennial boys win 7 events at Jaguar Invitational in field of 6 teams

‘Today was another great win’: Jaguars top Johnston, improve to 5-1 overall

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team won three come-from-behind matches and defeated host Johnston, 8-3, in a CIML Conference dual meet on Tuesday. The third-ranked Jaguars improved their records to 4-1 in the league and 5-1 overall. No. 10 Johnston dropped to 3-3 in the conference. "Today was another great win for the team," said Centennial coach … [Read more...] about ‘Today was another great win’: Jaguars top Johnston, improve to 5-1 overall

Jaguars lose just 7 games, romp to 11-0 victory over Burlington Notre Dame

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Monday's non-conference meet against visiting Burlington Notre Dame gave Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis coach Alli Gustafson an opportunity to adjust her lineup. The third-ranked Jaguars rolled to an impressive 11-0 victory--even though the team's top two players, Abbie Peterson and Esther Guan, did not play doubles. "We finally had some beautiful … [Read more...] about Jaguars lose just 7 games, romp to 11-0 victory over Burlington Notre Dame